It was a couple years ago that I started hearing voices. It started in my headphones and advanced into any kind of speaker system. Sometimes I didn't know if it was real or in my head. However, the voices stopped and I don't think they've been back since. I know that I have some thoughts that most people don't agree with and sometimes experience paranoia but neither of the latter affect anyone else or cause me too much harm. It doesn't seem to matter but the difference is a diagnosis of bp1 with psychotic features or schizo effective. With bp1 with psychotic features I can come off of all my anti psychotics but otherwise won't be able. Anyone else struggle with their diagnosis? Any input?